Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano invites residents to come in from the cold and enjoy any of the myriad activities that are scheduled to take place during March 2013, at Nassau County-funded senior centers spread throughout the county. Reservations may be required. All participants are given an opportunity to contribute to the cost of the programs. Fees apply where noted. Additional information and reservations are available by calling the telephone number listed for the Center where the activity is being held.
HEMPSTEAD SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (516) 565-1568
United Methodist Church
40 Washington Street, Hempstead
Date: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Program: Tai Chi
Presenter: Rosalie Brenner - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Wednesday, March 6
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Program: Tea in the Afternoon (wear a special beautiful hat, prize given)
Presenter: Hempstead S.C.S.C. – funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Program: Arthritis Foundation Exercises
Presenter: Victoria Smith – funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Wednesday, March 13
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Program: Vitamin D., Osteoarthritis, low dose aspirin
Presenter: Migdalia Reid, Winthrop University Hospital – funded by Nassau County Office
for the Aging
Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Program: Fall Prevention
Presenter: Kerry Brown, PT, Mercy Medical Center – funded by Nassau County Office
for the Aging
HERRICKS SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (516) 305-8976
Herricks Community Center
999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park
Date: Fridays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Program: Tai Chi
Presenter: Joseph Panico - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Program: Aging with Dignity
Presenter: Eva McCracken
Date: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Program: Yoga
Presenter: Patti Mitchell - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
INWOOD SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (516) 239-6244
Five Towns Community Center
270 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence
Date: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Program: Woodworking
Presenter: Bernice Evans -funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Program: Stretch & Flex Exercise
Presenter: Barrie Miller - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Program: Tai Chi
Presenter: Joseph Panico – funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
JEWEL QUINN SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER AT NORTH MERRICK (516) 571-8675
Brookside School
1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick
Date: Thursday, March 7
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Program: Eat Right Every Day
Presenter: Mae Bennett, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County-funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Tuesday, March 19
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Program: National Nutrition Month
Presenter: Carrie-Anne Lorenz, RD, Nutrition Outreach Specialist, Catholic Charities Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Date: Friday, March 29
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Program: Health Assessments
Presenter: MaryEllen Kieran, Registered Nurse – funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
MASSAPEQUA PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (516) 797-5357
Our Lady of Lourdes School
379 Linden Street, Massapequa Park
Date: Thursdays, March 7 and 21
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Program: Art
Presenter: Melanie Wolf – funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Program: Sculpture
Presenter: Veronica Smith – funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
OCEANSIDE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (516) 764-9792
St. Anthony’s School
80 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside
Date: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Program: Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Presenter: Barrie Miller - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Mondays, March 4, 18 and 25
Time: 12:45 p.m.
Program: Tai Chi
Presenter: John Brisco - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Program: Dancercise
Presenter: Isabelle Desio - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Program: Yoga
Presenter: Mary Mazzone - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Program: Zumba
Presenter: Barbara Fabrizio - funded by Nassau County Office for the Aging